Residents tell me they are fed up with the council getting its priorities wrong
THIS is my last column before the local elections next month.
CJC
11 Apr 2014
National News
Council Office Blocks Making Way for Public Space, Return of Town Centre Cinema and Much More
This photo taken this week from River Street car park shows what little is left of the Council office buildings which stand, or rather stood, beside the Town Hall Office Block alongside the River Great Ouse. The Town Hall Office Block and neighbouring council blocks are being demolished to make way for a large, public riverside square and for new restaurants and retail outlets as part of the development which is bringing town centre cinema back to Bedford. This week the developers Coplan announced the operators that have been signed up to date, which include Vue Cinema and restaurants Zizzi, Chimichanga and Bella Italia.
11 Apr 2014
Collapse of Central Windsor Neighbourhood Plan forum hailed as 'victory for democracy' amid accusations of members playing politics
AN INTERNAL rupture has led to the collapse of a group shaping the planning future of a town - with the move hailed as a 'victory for democracy'.
DW
11 Apr 2014
Essex consults on how good is your local chemist
Essex County Council is holding a public consultation on local pharmaceutical services. The consultation will run until 30th April.
11 Apr 2014
Thanks to the Liberal Democrats, 24 Million get a £700 Tax Cut
Starting this month 24 million people will receive a £700 tax cut compared to 2010. This will put £700 back in the pockets of the lowest earners.
11 Apr 2014
Thanks to the Liberal Democrats, 24 Million get a £700 Tax Cut
Starting this month 24 million people will receive a £700 tax cut compared to 2010. This will put £700 back in the pockets of the lowest earners.
11 Apr 2014